Moderator Snakebite68 Posted April 2, 2022 Moderator Share Posted April 2, 2022 What do you guys think about Chinese Parts in general? I'm looking at some silicone hoses: Silicone Radiator Hose Kit For 1993-98 Yamaha YZF750R 96-02 YZF1000R Thunderace | eBay I found a site that makes them in England, but they don't do them for the Thunderace (although they do do them for the Thundercat!!!). Do these look ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted April 3, 2022 Moderator Share Posted April 3, 2022 Buyer beware, you can find bargains but remember one important thing. Japanese culture drives them to take somebody else's product and make it better and more efficient so being less costly. The chinese culture takes the same product and will make it as cheaply as possible. Material and labour wise. I would think your safe with hoses but technical parts like the ever present 20quid dt175 carb i would not use as ballast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Snakebite68 Posted April 3, 2022 Author Moderator Share Posted April 3, 2022 So you reckon those hoses look ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 As above, I woudnt touch Chinese manufacture for what Id consider to be a "critical" part, but its your choice. Id not consider the hoses as "critical". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I say go for it. But if they turn out to be shit make sure you tell us so we don't fall for it too 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Snakebite68 Posted April 4, 2022 Author Moderator Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 hours ago, finnerz89 said: I say go for it. But if they turn out to be shit make sure you tell us so we don't fall for it too I couldn't find a 'middle finger' emoji, so... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 I'm with Finnerz on this, it's not a critical part and if it lasts a couple of years then go for it, worst that can happen is you have to walk home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Snakebite68 Posted April 6, 2022 Author Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2022 Ok, maybe next month I'll fork over some cash. Hopefully it's not just a scam and they just take my money! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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